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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.52, 21,463.98 and 9,061.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.52, 21,463.98 and 9,061.81 is: 13,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.52 : 21,463.98 = 9,061.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.52/21,463.98 = 9,061.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.52x = 21,463.98 × 9,061.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.52x = 194,502,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,502,501.45/14,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.55

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